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Medicine 2021-04-07

Researchers validate new technique for rapidly diagnosing herbicide-resistant weeds

A recent article in the journal Weed Science describes a new rapid 'leaf-disk assay' that uses chlorophyll fluorescence emissions to determine whether a weed is resistant to various systemic and contact herbicides
WESTMINSTER, Colorado - April 07, 2021 - As the number of weed populations resistant to multiple herbicides continues to soar, it is clear that better tools are needed to help growers rapidly diagnose resistance issues. With more timely access to information, they can take earlier, proactive steps to keep resistant weeds from spreading.

A recent article in the journal END